Stand age and fire return interval shape soil microbial communities in young, postfire lodgepole pine stands

Key Points

• Soil microbial communities vary based on stand age and fire return intervals, highlighting ecological dynamics.
• Communities in younger stands showed distinct differences influenced by frequent fire events, suggesting resilience traits.
• Assessment involved analyzing microbial structures in postfire lodgepole pine stands, emphasizing ecological interactions.
• Findings underline the importance of fire management practices for enhancing soil microbial diversity postfire.